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security manager: salary in Germany

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “security manager” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

27,520 €

Median annual salary · 200 ads with stated salary

200

ads with stated salary

25,800 € – 32,288 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

200

ads with stated salary

25,800 € – 32,288 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Berlin	42	27,520 € – 30,960 €	29,240 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Security, Cleaning & Facility Management	156	25,800 € – 30,960 €	27,520 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

In other countries

The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
United States	65	72,800 € – 166,748 €	127,400 €
Austria	102	33,222 € – 47,952 €	40,460 €
Singapore	69	22,440 € – 55,080 €	27,173 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a security manager earn in Germany?

The median across 200 active job ads with stated pay is €27,520 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €25,800–32,288.

Where does a security manager get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Berlin leads with a median of €29,240 (42 ads).

How comparable are the countries?

All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.

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Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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